Buick Gran Sport - Wikipedia
WEBCentury GS / Century GS Stage 1 1973 Buick Century GS 1973 Buick Century GS. In 1973–75 and in 1986, there was a Century Gran Sport. For 1973, Buick renamed its intermediate line from Skylark to Century, a nameplate previously used on Buick's full-sized performance cars from 1936 to 1942 and 1954 to 1958. Like all GM intermediates, the …
The 1973 Buick GS Stage 1 four-speed is a rare, forgotten
WEB11 Aug 2020 · It included a Buick Century GS Stage 1 in its 1st Annual Flat-Out American Classic shootout, along with a Super Duty Pontiac Trans Am, a 440-powered Dodge Charger, a Chevy Laguna with a 454, a 351-powered Mustang fastback, and a 401 AMC Javelin AMX. Testing took place at Ontario Motor Speedway in California, and the GS, …
1970 Buick GS 455 & GS 455 Stage 1 - Hemmings
WEB24 Sep 2018 · The GS 455 and GS 455 Stage 1 benefit from the popularity of the 1968-'72 production run of the GM A-body in that, especially for 1970 models, much of the car has been reproduced for restorers. Floorpans, rocker panels, door sills, fenders and quarter panels are all readily available from several suppliers and Buick parts specialists alike.
1970 Buick GS Stage 1: Buick's Baddest Muscle Car - Muscle …
WEB8 Aug 2020 · The 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 has an interesting tale to tell on its way to becoming the 4th fastest muscle car produced in 1970. The muscle car era peaked in 1970 and was the pinnacle year for big block power plants from General Motors when it came to horsepower, torque, and compression ratios. Up until 1970, GM had mandated a …
1970 GS Stage 1: Buick's Ultimate Fast With Class Blast From the …
WEB30 Apr 2024 · Though Buick didn't prioritize performance, its 455 Stage 1-equipped GS could run the quarter mile in 13.38 seconds, according to a test published by Motor Trend magazine in its January 1970 issue.
A Pair of Buick GS 455 Stage 1 Convertible Four-speeds—One ... - Hemmings
WEB24 Feb 2022 · Buick’s Stage 1 package stands in stark opposition to a convertible’s mellow disposition. Starting with a GS 455, Buick used its 455 cylinder head castings, machined to accept larger (2.12/1.75-inch) valves. Upgraded valve springs and a larger-diameter oil-pickup tube were also included.
1970 Buick GS | Volo Museum
WEBA 1970 Stage-1 with the ultra rare 4-speed is extremely sought after. Only 664 were made. This one has iron clad documentation directly from Buick's records. Starting with a California car, it underwent a meticulous body off frame rotisserie restoration. Then it was rewarded with 399/400 points at a Buick GS Nationals.
First Stage Flyer: Buick’s ’70 GS455 Stage 1 - MotorTrend
WEB1 Jan 2023 · As with the GS's standard 455, the Stage 1 carried a Rochester 4MV Quadrajet carb (with 1.375-inch primary throats and 2.25-inch secondaries) mounted on a dual-plane, cast-iron intake manifold.
Reader’s Ride: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 - MotorTrend
WEB14 Nov 2018 · The group member (and now good friend) had recently purchased the Regal Black 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 four-speed via Craigslist. The car spent its 48 years in relative obscurity in Lebanon ...
1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 for Sale - Left Coast Classics
WEB1 of Only 664 Stage 1, 4-Speed Hardtops Built, #'s Matching. Stunning and rare 1970 Buick Stage 1 GS 455 for sale. Restored less than 3,000 miles ago by renowned Gran Sport expert George Steele of GS Restorations. This incredible, frame-off restored Buick is believed to be only one of 54 out of 2,865 cars built with Air Conditioning.
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